¼ Franc - Léopold I


Silver (.900) (10% copper)	1.25 g	15 mm

Description

Issuer	Belgium
King	Leopold I (1831-1865)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1849-1850
Value	¼ Franc (¼&nbspBEF)
Currency	Franc (1832-2001)
Composition	Silver (.900) (10% copper)
Weight	1.25 g
Diameter	15 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#24913
Rarity index	83%

Reverse

Coat of arms within wreath dividing value. Motto in French above and year below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
1/4 F
1850

Translation: Unity Makes Strength

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Aernout does not recognize the different signatures.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Franc - Léopold I 1849-1850 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1849, just a year after the Belgian Revolution, which had led to the establishment of an independent Belgian state. Additionally, the coin was minted during a period of economic instability, as the country was facing a financial crisis due to the collapse of the international monetary system. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation until 1850 and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1849	100836	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Franc - Léopold I 1849-1850 coin.